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Legal Issues to be aware of as an Author or Self-Publisher
There are a few issues that pop up for Authors or Self-Publishers as they may not consider some of the legal issues that come up when writing their books, such as putting a contract in place with their publisher, designer or copy editor. The traditional book...
3 Things To Avoid When Writing
You’re working hard every day, pushing chapters out one after the other. The word count is breezing by, accumulating with every hour, and nothing seems to be stopping you. You’re absolutely determined on getting your book finished and having it published. But, don’t...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Self-publishing
There are so many Do's and Don'ts, here are just a few... Do your homework - Don’t assume that everything that you find on the internet (in terms of publishing services) are the same. Personally, as I have done my research of what is being offered out there, no two...
How To Choose The Right Book Title
Choosing a book title is never easy, but even less so in the age of keywords and SEO. In the electronic age, finding a title that really grabs the attention of your desired audience is challenging. In many cases, the title is an afterthought; considered less important...
How To Write a Winning Book Launch Press Release
The book is written and now you are thinking about generating some buzz around your book launch. One way to help you do that is to write a compelling press release (AKA media release). A well-written and well-targeted press release will help you to spread your...
Get Back Into Writing
Writers knows that if they want their work to be impeccable, they have to take breaks to work out those creative kinks they suffer. But what happens when the break lasted far too long and now it seems daunting to leap back into writing? Here are some ways to battle...
Book Design Dos and Don’ts
Many authors come to the publishing stages with very little vision for their cover. When you have put so much time into writing your book, it can be easy to let the cover design slip your mind. When readers pick up your book, as much as we wish it weren't the case,...
How To Choose The Best Font For Your Cover
If you've ever looked at a book cover, you may know that there are some aspects to design that go beyond what looks good. The old adage is that a reader should never judge a book by its cover, but if a book is designed correctly, that's exactly what you'll want! A...
December Instagram #PhotoADayChallenge
We started our #PhotoADayChallenge last month with little participation. We hope that you will join us again this month and at the end of the month we will choose one random winner who will win a nice $5 Starbuck gift card for joining us. Have a great month! Share a...